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A white bowl containing, spicy Sichuan dan dan noodles with minced meat, crushed peanuts, sesame seeds, and blanched vegetables.

Sichuan Spicy Dan Dan Noodles

Easy Homemade Sichuan-style Dan Dan Noodles recipe made with stir-fried minced meat, wheat noodles, spicy Sichuan chilli oil, and delicious savoury sauce. Create this authentic Sichuan Chinese noodle dish at home with our simple tips and instructions.
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Course: Main
Cuisine: Chinese, Sichuan Chinese
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 -5
Calories: 603kcal
Author: Khin

Equipment

  • Large wok/pan
  • Medium pot/pan

Ingredients

Stir-fry meat ingredients

  • 300 gram Minced chicken (About 10.5oz) Chicken/pork/beef/lamb minced
  • 3-4 tbsp Preserved mustard Su Mi Ya Cai, see details in note
  • 1 tbsp Shao Xing wine Chinese cooking rice wine, see details in note
  • 1 tbsp Hoisin sauce Or sweet bean sauce
  • 2 tsp Dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Light soy sauce
  • 1 tsp Chinese five spices
  • 2 tsp Grated ginger
  • 1 tbsp Grated garlic
  • 2-3 tbsp Vegetable oil Peanut, sunflower, canola oil, etc

Sichuan Chilli Oil

  • 3-4 tbsp Dried chilli flakes
  • 1 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns
  • 1 tbsp Chilli powder gochugaru, regular chilli powder, or paprika
  • 1 point Star anise Optinal

Sauce Mix

  • 2 tbsp Light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Dark soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Sesame paste Chinese sesame paste or peanut butter
  • 2 tsp Sugar
  • ½ tsp Chinese five spices
  • 1 tbsp Grated garlic
  • ½ cup Hot water About 120ml, water or chicken broth/stock

Noodles & Toppings

  • 400 gram Wheat noodles or egg noodles, 4 servings
  • 1 Pak choy bok choy or choy sum
  • 2-3 Spring onions cut thin slices
  • Roasted crushed peanuts to serve
  • Toasted sesame seeds to serve

Instructions

Make Chilli Oil

  • Add oil in the small pan/pot. Heat the pan to low-medium heat, add star anise, follow with the dried chilli flakes and Sichuan peppercorns. Stir it for 4-5 seconds and remove from heat. Then add the chilli powder and continue stir for a few seconds. Let it cool down completely, then you can transfer to a clean jar or a bowl.

Stir fry the meat

  • Heat the wok over medium-high heat and drizzle 2-3 tbsp of oil. Add garlic and saute for a few seconds and follow with the ginger.
  • Next, add minced chicken and stir fry for 2-3 minutes.
    Season it with, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, Shao Xing wine, hoisin sauce, and Chinese five spices.
  • Toss everything well and continue to cook until there is no sauce left.
    Stir in preserved mustard leaves, combine well with the rest of the ingredients, and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and set it aside.

Prepare noodles and sauce mix

  • Boil the noodles in the hot boiling water for 3-4 minutes or according to the packet instructions. Add pak choy/ bok choy in the noodle boiling water a minute just before draining out the water.
  • Combine all the sauce ingredients in a bowl, mix it well, and set it aside.

Assemble the dish

  • Divide the sauce into 4 servings and place it in the bottom of the serving bowl. Place the noodles over it, and add the stir fried chicken, drizzle Sichuan chilli oil, and blanched pak choy.
  • Sprinkle spring onions, toasted sesame seeds, and toasted crushed peanuts.
    Combine everything well and enjoy!

Notes

  • Chinese five spices - is a classic seasoning powder mix that is made with cinnamon, fennel seed, Sichuan peppercorns, white pepper, star anise, cloves, etc.
  • Sui Mi Ya Cai - is a Chinese Minced dried fermented mustard green that originated in Sichuan, China. It has a sweet and slightly salty flavour.
  • Sugar - I added sugar to balance out the saltiness of the soy sauces, but it's optional.
  • Hoisin Sauce - is made with soy bean, sugar, garlic, chilli, and spices. You can add Chinese sweet bean sauce ( Tianmian ) or oyster sauce instead of hoisin sauce. 
  • Sichuan peppercorns - it has a numbing hot sensation and makes sure that you don't bite the whole spices. Grind it in the motor pastel or food processor before adding in the chilli oil. 
  • Sichuan chilli oil can keep it in a clean jar for later use. You can add this chilli oil to your stir fries, noodle soups, wontons, etc. If you already have pre-made Sichuan chilli oil at home, you can skip the chilli oil cooking process. 
  • You can add extra hot water, chicken stock, or vegetable stock to the serving bowl if you prefer the soupy texture or to loosen the noodles.
  • You can buy all of these ingredients at Chinese/Oriental Asian grocery stores or Amazon online. 

Nutrition

Calories: 603kcal | Carbohydrates: 95g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 1146mg | Potassium: 1444mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 11835IU | Vitamin C: 99mg | Calcium: 339mg | Iron: 9mg
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